Youth England 1982 Home Kit
€40.00
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The Youth England 1982 Home Retro Football Kit celebrates England’s return to the World Cup stage at Spain ’82 after a 12-year absence from the tournament. Ron Greenwood’s side made an outstanding start, defeating France 3–1 before victories over Czechoslovakia and Kuwait secured a perfect record in the opening group stage. England ultimately completed the tournament unbeaten, with three wins and two draws from five matches.
Bryan Robson produced one of the defining moments of the campaign by scoring twice against France in England’s opening match, while Trevor Francis also scored twice during the tournament. The squad featured a memorable generation of England players including Kevin Keegan, Ray Wilkins, Glenn Hoddle, Kenny Sansom and Peter Shilton, with England conceding only once throughout their five-match World Cup campaign.
The shirt is instantly recognisable for its traditional white base combined with bold red and navy detailing across the upper chest and shoulders. The strong geometric colour blocking creates a distinctive look compared with England’s more understated home shirts, while the V-neck construction and classic Three Lions crest reinforce its unmistakable early-1980s identity. Paired with matching shorts in this youth kit, the design remains closely associated with England’s unbeaten Spain ’82 World Cup campaign.
Material: Breathable Polyester
Note: Retro Kids Two-Piece Football Set (Top + Shorts)
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
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Size Guidance (Kid’s kit)
| Size | Shirt Length (in) | Rec. Height (ft/in) | Rec.Age (Year) |
| 16 | 16.9 | 37.4 – 41.3 | 2-3 |
| 18 | 18.5 | 41.3 – 45.3 | 4-5 |
| 20 | 19.7 | 45.3 – 49.2 | 6-7 |
| 22 | 20.9 | 49.2 – 53.1 | 7-8 |
| 24 | 22.1 | 53.1 – 57.1 | 8-9 |
| 26 | 22.8 | 57.1 – 61.1 | 10-11 |
| 28 | 24.1 | 61.1 – 65.1 | 12-13 |
Rec. Player Printing Options
| Printing | Position | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 16 (Bryan Robson) | Midfielder | Best Printing Choice. Scored twice in England’s famous 3–1 opening victory over France, including one of the fastest goals in World Cup history at the time. |
| 8 (Trevor Francis) | Forward | Scored twice during Spain ’82 and was one of England’s most productive attacking players during the tournament. |
| 7 (Kevin Keegan) | Forward | The two-time Ballon d’Or winner offers exceptional collector recognition, although injury restricted him to a brief appearance against Spain. |
| 4 (Ray Wilkins) | Midfielder | A key member of England’s midfield and one of the most recognisable players of Greenwood’s early-1980s side. |
| 9 (Glenn Hoddle) | Midfielder | An excellent alternative for collectors, representing one of the most technically gifted English players of his generation. |
Best Printing Choice: 16 (Bryan Robson)
Second Choice: 8 (Trevor Francis)
Important: These are 1982 FIFA World Cup tournament numbers. The historically appropriate shirt printing is number only, without a player name.
We recommend No. 16 (Bryan Robson) as the standout printing choice for the Youth England 1982 Home Retro Football Kit. Robson produced one of the defining performances of England’s Spain ’82 campaign in the opening match against France, scoring twice in a memorable 3–1 victory. His opening goal arrived almost immediately after kick-off and became one of the fastest goals in World Cup history at the time. Combined with his later status as one of England’s most recognisable midfielders, No. 16 offers an exceptional connection to this particular tournament.
Our second recommendation is No. 8 (Trevor Francis). Francis scored twice during England’s unbeaten World Cup campaign and was one of the side’s most productive attacking players in Spain, making No. 8 an excellent tournament-specific alternative.
